11 Colorado Fall Festivals Not to Miss

Colorado Fall Festivals Not to Miss

Colorado fall festivals are quickly approaching, and what a great time of year to celebrate – beer, cider, chili, apples, crisp autumn air, art, music, and good times for all. Besides the glorious colors, the best part about autumn in Colorado is all the fall festivals. It’s that time of year to get out with good friends and meet new ones at any of the many fall festivals happening in Colorado. Here are some Colorado fall festivals not to miss.

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September – Labor Day weekend
Denver

This festival takes place over Labor Day weekend at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. Admission is free, and you will find various local food booths, live music on multiple stages, arts & crafts vendors, and family activities

Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off (Balloon Classic)

Colorado Springs
August 30th – September 1st

The state’s largest and longest-running hot air balloon festival, held every Labor Day weekend in Memorial Park.

Telluride Film Fall Festival

Telluride
August 29th – September 1st

This year marks the 52nd annual film festival. Locations and venues are located throughout Telluride including: Sheridan Opera House, and The Palm Theatre. Participatants will enjoy the curated celebration of film across eras past, presernt, and future. You will find premiers, tributes, guest filmmakers, and interactive panels. Experience the sense of secrecy and discovery.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

Telluride
September 12 – 14th, 2025

Considered one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country. Held in the iconic mountain town of Telluride, where the magic starts as soon as you arrive. Enjoy the multi-stage celebration of music and craft beer. The festival includes kids activities, cozy late-night shows, free morning yoga, local foods, and craft vendors, and more.

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Steamboat OktoberWest

September 5 – 6, 2025
Steamboat Springs

Steamboat puts its spin on the conventional Oktoberfest with Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties, and Western festivities. With an anticipated 30 brewers and between 1,000 – 1,500 beer enthusiasts to be attending. Held at the festive Gondola Square, it’s an event not to miss. Join in on the live music, food, and festivities.

Frisco’s Fall Fest

September 6th, 2025
Frisco

Spend a day on charming Main Street and Historic Park nibbling small plates from local restaurants, listening to live music and browsing Colorado jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and more. Join in the take-home art project, stop by the Frisco Bay Marina for paddleboard and boat rentals and don’t miss the special adult treats in the beer garden, including the Colorado microbrew of margaritas and traditional German Hofbräu beer.

Crested Butte Chili and Beer Fall Festivals

September 6, 2025
Mt. Crested Butte

Nothing says fall like hot chili and cold beer. Visit the base of Crested Butte Mountain for this annual gathering of vendors, brewers and chili connoisseurs. Savor locally made chili, tasty craft beer and live music. Vote for your favorite chili and grab a cold one from the beer tents where top brewers from Colorado and beyond are ready to fill your commemorative glass.

Buena Vista Apple Fest

September 13, 2025
Buena Vista

This super family-friendly fall festive celebrates Colorado’s bountiful apple harvest. Head to historic Turner Farm for apple bobbing, pie contests, crafts, a cemetery tour, pony rides, live entertainment, and more. The century-old apple orchard puts on an old-fashioned fair with front porch acoustic music, a pie contest and sale, storytelling and old-time demos on everything from butter-churning to tractors.

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Mountain Harvest Fall Festivals

September 27–28, 2025
Paonia

This annual three-day fall festival offers a taste of everything Western Slope—musicians, artists, writers, food and drink, and kids’ activities. Indulge your senses with local fare, a chili cook-off and pie contest, a fun-filled kids’ area, yoga, arts and crafts, an art walk, an ice cream dinner, and Saturday night concerts. Sign up for a North Fork Valley farm tour celebrating the area’s bountiful peppers, lavender, and wine grapes.

Cedaredge Applefest – Fall Festivals

October 3 – 5, 2025
Cedaredge

Join in on the good times at this three-day fall festival and be ready for live music, art, craft, and food vendors. There will also be a chili cook-off, a golf tournament, an antique car & motorcycle show, a library book sale, a pinup competition, and a 5K run, plus more.

Great American Beer Fall Festival

October 9 – 11, 2025
Denver

Recognized as the top U.S. beer competition among many fall festivals. This festival features more than 800 U.S. breweries showcasing thousands of beers. It’s a fantastic experience. If you love craft beer, here’s your chance to uncover a plethora of new flavors, ranging from tangy-sweet to refreshing, rich, and robust.

Visit our comprehensive event calendar for a full lineup of Colorado fall festivals.